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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.46, 3,618.72 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.46, 3,618.72 and 681.04 is: 1,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.46 : 3,618.72 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.46/3,618.72 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.46x = 3,618.72 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.46x = 2,464,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,493.07/2,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.57

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